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GUTE AUTOS offers damaged motorhomes and campervans to motor trade professionals, sold as is at a fixed price. Each vehicle arrives by e-mail as a file: photos of the base vehicle and the habitation area, damage, runner or non-runner status, available documents and collection location. You commit, we confirm.
Which damaged motorhomes are on offer
Motorhomes come in less often than cars, but each file concerns a high-value vehicle. You may find:
- low-profile and A-class (integrated) motorhomes;
- over-cab coachbuilt motorhomes;
- campervans (converted panel vans);
- leisure vehicles built on common van platforms.
Stock changes with arrivals. It is not published as a catalogue: files go straight to registered trade buyers. The vehicles come mainly from specialist dealers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and other European countries.
Damaged motorhome: two vehicles in one
A motorhome consists of a base vehicle (cab, engine, chassis) and a habitation area (the living space). The two are assessed separately.
| Part | What to look at |
|---|---|
| Base vehicle | Impact area, chassis, engine, gearbox, mileage |
| Habitation area | Walls, roof, corners, windows, door, roof lights |
| Water tightness | Damage to the body can let water in |
| Equipment | Heating, fridge, gas and electrical systems, washroom |
| Furniture | Cabinets, beds, interior layout |
| Weight | Gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 tonnes or above (licence, rules) |
Habitation area parts are often specific to one manufacturer and one model. Their availability weighs heavily in the repair cost. Each file describes the known damage, but photos and descriptions do not replace your own assessment: it is up to you to estimate the repair cost.
Our files are currently written in French. The photos and key figures are easy to read, and you can ask questions by e-mail.
Status and paperwork
A motorhome may carry a French status or one from its country of origin. In France, the VGE procedure (seriously damaged vehicle, not allowed on the road until repaired and certified by an expert) applies to vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight, so it can concern many motorhomes but not the heaviest; the VEI classification (repair cost higher than the vehicle's value) applies to all motor vehicles registered in France.
In every case, check the registration, import and roadworthiness rules of your own country before buying. The file lists the documents available.
Which professionals buy damaged motorhomes
- Leisure vehicle specialists: habitation area repair, then resale disclosing the damage history where required.
- Body shops used to large panels and composite materials.
- Recyclers: leisure equipment, base vehicle and mechanical parts.
- Exporters to other markets.
Many motorhomes are built on panel van platforms: if the base vehicle is what interests you, also see our damaged vans. All categories are on the damaged vehicles page. We do not sell to private individuals.
How to buy a damaged motorhome
- Sign up for free and tick "Motorhomes".
- Receive the vehicle files by e-mail.
- Commit at the stated price.
- GUTE AUTOS confirms the sale.
- Pay in full, then collect the vehicle where it stands.
Prices exclude transport. The vehicle is sold as is, without prior repair and without any warranty. The steps are detailed on the how it works page.
Frequently asked questions
Has the habitation equipment been tested?
Not necessarily. The file states what is known. Treat any equipment not described as working as something to check.
Can a motorhome over 3.5 tonnes be classified VGE in France?
The French VGE procedure covers vehicles with a gross weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. Above that, other rules apply. The gross vehicle weight is given in the file when known.
How do I move a non-runner motorhome?
Prices exclude transport. A non-runner motorhome needs a recovery truck suited to its height, length and weight. The collection location is given in the file.
Receive the next motorhomes
Sign up for free, tick "Motorhomes" and receive the next vehicle files by e-mail.